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Monday, March 7, 2011

Fabulous Birthday

I am still trying out the layering technique that Shari shared over on Hero Arts, with "some" success, but not total satisfaction! I actually think that my watercolour paper is too thick and it's simply not absorbing the ink, the ink just sits on the paper!

For the centre panel, I first stamped the Old Letter Writing stamp using Versamark and embossing with white embossing powder. Then I inked the background with Tea Dye ink using my acrylic block and pearlized water in a spritzer. I then inked up my Fabulous Flourish stamp with the 3 different inks, spritzed it and stamped the panel. Once dry I stamped the envelope background over the entire panel with Tea Dye and then inked the edges with the same ink.

I matted the panel on a piece of white cardstock which I had inked up with Victorian Velvet Distress ink. I finally added a little punched butterfly, a gem and the sentiment. (I think I am so clever that the sentiment goes with the name of the Flourish stamp!!!)

I think the card is ok, but I am going to try some thinner watercolour paper and see what kind of results I get.

Hi Brenda,Love your card--love the soft colors and the watercolor effect is wonderful. You did a great job. I have had the same problem with my watercolor paper. I will also try a thinner paper. I have some Hero Arts water color paper, maybe that will work. You take care and have a wonderful day.